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Women's Health Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 23rd, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Breast Cancer - Long-term passive smoking exposure may increase risk in premenopausal women

Health Behaviors - Nondieters more successful at boosting health than dieters, study finds

Obstetrics - Transvaginal ultrasonography accurately detects ectopic pregnancy

Osteoporosis - Black women have lower fracture risk at all BMD levels than white women

Uterine Leiomyoma - Daily ganirelix treatment reduces volume of uterus and fibroids

Addiction Medicine - Over 4% of pregnant women used illicit drugs in past month

Adolescent Health - Improved abuse screening could improve health of young minority women

Adolescent Health - Study calls for epidemiologic research on GBS vaginitis in postpubertal girls

Adverse Drug Reaction - Meta-analysis is inconclusive about antidepressant use and spontaneous abortion

Antioxidants - Efficacy of tamoxifen augmented rat breast tumorigenesis

Assisted Reproduction - Early embryo sHLA-G expression boosts pregnancy, implantation rates

Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer described

Assisted Reproduction - IVF and ICSI compared in sibling oocytes from PCOS patients

Asthma - Navy women have higher incidence of first hospitalization for asthma than men

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Analysis of treatment highlights gender differences in ADHD patients

Awards - $250,000 prize in developmental biology awarded to pioneers in genetic research

Awards - Hand-held rotational core biopsy device wins Medical Design Excellence Award

Breast Cancer - Baylor, company identify new genes in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer detailed

Breast Cancer - Benefits of aspirin continue to astound

Breast Cancer - Breast-conserving surgery compared to mastectomy as primary treatment modality

Breast Cancer - Companies sign reseller agreement to offer CAD system to low volume facilities

Breast Cancer - Diagnostics company updates NMP66 protein program for breast cancer detection

Breast Cancer - Differing preoperative chemotherapy regimens were compared

Breast Cancer - Dosing of phase 1 clinical trial for taxane TPI 287 for breast cancer initiated

Breast Cancer - Recent studies add new data to breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Effect of NSAID use on cancer risk needs more study

Breast Cancer - Efficacy of aprepitant for preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Breast Cancer - Electrical impedance scanning shows promise for early cancer detection

Breast Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - High efficacy and low toxicity of weekly docetaxel treated breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Home-based intervention increases survivors' physical activity

Breast Cancer - Reports describe recent advances in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Link between ICAM1 gene and breast cancer metastasis reported in published study

Breast Cancer - More protection from early breast cancer recurring with letrozole, study shows

Breast Cancer - New data confirm early start of anastrozole may prevent breast cancer recurrence

Breast Cancer - Patient accrual completed for dose dense Abraxane study

Breast Cancer - Research add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge

Breast Cancer - Synaptotagmin implicated in human breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - VEGF-D has direct and indirect effects on breast carcinoma cell proliferation

Breast Implants - Fungal contamination of saline-filled breast implants is rare, preventable

Breastfeeding - Peer education boosts number of low-income women who breastfeed

Business & Finance - Acute care company reports first quarter 2005 financial results

Business & Finance - Dental supply company board declares 4 cents per share quarterly dividend

Cancer Therapy - Company issues update on lapatinib

Cancer Therapy - Oral compound may replace intravenous chemotherapy after surgery, data show

Cervical Cancer - Researchers describe findings in cervical cancer studies

Carcinogenesis - Carcinogen-DNA adducts formed in mammary cells treated with benzopyrene

Cardiomyopathy - Heart condition has similar characteristics, outcome in pregnancy or peripartum

Cardiovascular Health - Plantar micromechanical stimulation lowers women's cardiovascular stress

Cervical Cancer - Automation-assisted screening effective in Finnish public health trial

Cervical Cancer - CT-based volumetric calculations compared to ICRU reference-point estimates

Cervical Cancer - Data advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

Endocrinology - Recent findings in endocrinology described

Cervical Cancer - Maryland to require insurance coverage of HPV tests in cervical cancer screening

Cervical Cancer - ORI-1001 antisense oligonucleotide stifles human papillomavirus replication

Clinical Trials - Clinical trial results of drug in prostate, ovarian, breast cancer presented

Coinfection (HCV/HIV) - HCV viremia is associated with drug use in young coinfected women

Colorectal Cancer - Increased vitamin B consumption reduces women's risk colorectal cancer

Obstetrics - Reports add new data to obstetrics research

Contraception - Disparate angiogenesis may create bleeding disturbances in LNG-IUD users

Coronary Artery Disease - Smaller HDL-C particles may partly explain high CAD rates in Asian Indian women

Diagnostics - Company launches next-generation CADstream system

Diet & Nutrition - Adolescent girls skip breakfast more often as they grow older

Diet and Nutrition - Stress, anxiety, fatigue influence women's food choices during pregnancy

Disease Associations - Chronic granulomatous disease deletions analyzed, technique described

Osteoporosis - Studies add new findings to osteoporosis body of knowledge

Disease Associations - Women with fewer teeth tend to have diets that increase CVD risk

Drug Delivery - First stage of proof of concept study for delivery of tanning drug completed

Drug Development - Generic Demulen oral contraceptive tablets approved by U.S. FDA

Drug Resistance - Nevirapine resistance may be higher than previously thought

Drug Resistance - New polysaccharide may help combat multidrug resistance in cancer

Eating Disorders - Reports describe recent advances in eating disorders research

Ovarian Cancer - Researchers' data advance ovarian cancer research

Endocrinology - New findings in endocrinology described

Endometriosis - IL-16 in peritoneal fluid may be a mechanism for inflammation reactions

Environmental Health - No strong evidence of an increased risk of cancer among personal hair dye users

Finance - Behavioral health disease management company announces pricing of offering

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company raises $42.5 million financing, adds 4 to board

Finance - Chronic, morbid obesity-focused company reports first quarter 2005 results

Finance - Dermatology-focused healthcare company reports Q3 financial results, 20% growth

Finance - Diabetes management company reports first quarter 2005 financial results

Finance - Health food company reports record first quarter revenues, sales up 18%

Grants - Minnesota group awards 11 grants for research, secondhand smoke initiatives

Growth Arrest - Epithilial cell growth arrest studied, nuclear organization clarified

Gynecology - Characteristics of women with vulvar granuloma fissuratum described

Gynecology - Diagnostic accuracy of FDG-PET imaging for detecting gynecologic cancer analyzed

Gynecology - Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy used as surrogate to brachytherapy boost

Gynecology - Reports describe recent advances in gynecology research

Gynecology - Vaginal factors compared in women with and without prolapse

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Heterosexual route most common means of HIV transmission in Central India

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Alcohol use and victimization predicts high risk sex in cohabiting adults

HIV/AIDS Prevention - New findings in HIV/AIDS prevention described

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Vaginal microbicides can reduce the risk of acquiring HIV in female sex workers

Hepatic Tumors - Uncommon liver tumors occur primarily in women, center reports

Hepatitis B Virus - Murine offspring fare well when pregnant mice receive lamivudine therapy

Human Papillomavirus - Factors linked to cervical cancer in HPV-16-positive women reported

Human Papillomavirus - Higher number of sexual partners related to HPV infection rate in young women

Hypertension - Findings in hypertension provide new insights

Infertility - Mycoplasma hominis may be a predictor of tubal factor infertility

Interstitial Cystitis - Diagnostic and management strategies presented

Intrauterine Insemination - Catheter type doesn't affect outcome

Malpractice Insurance - High cost threatens supply of ob/gyns in U.S.

Medical Devices - Laser companies form strategic relationship, announce SFDA approval in China

Medical Devices - Medical lasers company introduces new system for prostate vaporization

Menopause - ACOG issues newly revised menopause magazine

Menopause - Natural medicines company acquires distribution rights for Remifemin

Menopause - Number of term pregnancies and CYP1B1-4 variant predict timing of menopause

Mental Health - Comfort a cornerstone for many female friendships

Mental Health - Research in mental health provides new insights

Metabolics - FABP-2, APOE, and PPAR gamma genes influence women's triglyceride metabolism

Minority Health - Ob-gyns address health needs of underserved women with new publication

Myomectomy - Factors affecting uterine incision identified

Obesity Therapy - Research in obesity therapy provides new insights

Obesity-Related Disease - Proteomic analysis of skeletal muscle in obese women performed

Obstetric Analgesia - PCEA plus continuous background infusion effectively reduces labor pain

Obstetrics - 17 hydroxyprogesterone not recommended for prevention of preterm delivery

Obstetrics - Cystatin-C & beta trace protein are poor markers of renal function in pregnancy

Obstetrics - Data advance knowledge in obstetrics research

Obstetrics - Drug use and HIV expand maternal risk of hepatitis C vertical transmission

Obstetrics - First semester chorionic evaluation recommended for triplet pregnancies

Obstetrics - Interleukin-10 genotypes carry a risk for recurrent pregnancy loss

Obstetrics - Maternal cells contaminate embryonic tissues from spontaneous abortions

Obstetrics - New D-dimer thresholds per trimester needed to detect VTE in normal pregnancy

Obstetrics - Patient-partner intervention to reduce prenatal alcohol use is effective

Obstetrics - Pregnancy-related mortality in United States assessed

Obstetrics - Study finds large fetomaternal hemorrhage incidence higher than reported

Obstetrics - Suturing technique is ineffective in obese women undergoing cesarean delivery

Oncogenesis - Research add new data to oncogenesis body of knowledge

Oncogenesis - Uterine 3-methylcholanthrene exposure triggers overexpressed oncogene hWAPL

Orthopedics - Lifestyle, not fetal or childhood factors, critical for adult bone health

Osteoporosis - Data advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - Low grip strength related to BMD, vertebral fracture in women

Osteoporosis - New drug delivery research holds promise for those with bone loss

Ovarian Cancer - Conservative treatment employed in epithelial ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Consolidative abdominopelvic radiotherapy treated epithelial ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Cyclooxygenase-1 targeted for prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Dyspnea occurred during thalidomide treatment for advanced ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry celebrates 25th anniversary

Ovarian Cancer - Reports describe recent advances in ovarian cancer research

Patents - Patent granted for natural Garcinia cambogia fruit extract for weight control

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Proteomic approach may help classify patients by PCOS etiology

Preeclampsia - Fetal gene in maternal circulation in early pregnancy is correlated with risk

Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis - Noninvasive method of isolating fetal cells from cervical mucus reported

Preterm Labor - Barusiban may be useful as tocolytic agent

Psychology - Obesity in women can be managed by therapy, study claims

Public Health - Homicide-suicide in elders a growing concern

Radiation Sensitivity - Antiviral activity of Cidofovir improved radiation sensitivity in head and neck

Reproductive Biology - Nongonadal leutinizing hormone receptors not needed for pregnancy in mice

Reproductive Health - Consortium reports on young people's reproductive health in St. Petersburg

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Drug developer announces results of treatment of female sexual arousal disorder

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Survey shows sexual health important for well-being during midlife and beyond

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Testosterone patch treats low sexual desire in surgically menopausal women

Skin Cancer - Dermatologist offers advise on precautions to help prevent skin cancer

Tobacco Use - Study says companies designed cigarettes to addict women

Toxicology - Harmful chemicals may reprogram gene response to estrogen

Transplant Medicine - Therapeutic drug monitoring to personalize CellCept therapy is feasible

Tumorigenesis - EBAG9 identified as prognostic factor for renal cell carcinoma

Turner Syndrome - Smaller uterine size found in some patients with karyotype 45,X

Urinary Stress Incontinence - Data: Botulinum toxin type A reduces urinary incontinence

Urogynecology - Modification prevents urinary retention in bladder replacement in women

Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma - Pap smear useful in cytomorphological tumor analysis

Vascular Disease - Ultrasound mapping of saphenous veins helps identify reflux patterns

Weight Management - GNC signs license and supply agreement for rights to satiety ingredient



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